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These are clear, exam-focused notes for Heredity and Evolution, Chapter 9 of the NCERT Class 10 Science textbook (Biology section), prepared as per the CBSE curriculum. This chapter is a high-weightage topic in board exams and these notes cover all concepts from Mendel's laws to the origin of life in a structured, easy-to-revise format.
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Page No. Date
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gene
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Date
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